St. Louis Bombers vs Boston Celtics – Thursday, November 21, 1946 NBA Game Recap
On Thursday, November 21, 1946 , the St. Louis Bombers vs Boston Celtics NBA Game Recap documents an early professional basketball matchup played during the league’s inaugural 1946–47 season. The game was held at Boston Garden and featured two of the league’s original franchises.
Game Summary
The Boston Celtics , Lost against the St. Louis Bombers by a final score of 65 to 53.
The Boston Celtics made 22Â field goals and 9Â free throws, while the St. Louis Bombers recorded 27Â field goals and 11Â free throws.
Coaches
For the Honey Russell – Head Coach, Boston Celtics
For the Ken Loeffler – Head Coach, St. Louis Bombers
Players
The game featured the following players:
Boston Celtics Players
Moe Becker
Al Brightman
Chuck Connors
Hal Crisler
Bob Duffy
Don Eliason
Warren Fenley
Jack Garfinkel
Wyndol Gray
Mel Hirsch
Charlie Hoefer
Tony Kappen
Jerry Kelly
Harold Kottman
Dick Murphy
Connie Simmons
Johnny Simmons
Art Spector
Virgil Vaughn
Red Wallace
St. Louis Bombers Players
Herschel Baltimore
John Barr
Aubrey Davis
Bob Doll
Cecil Hankins
Fred Jacobs
John Logan
Don Martin
George Munroe
Don Putman
Giff Roux
Ralph Siewert
Belus Smawley
Deb Smith
Arena
The game was played at Boston Garden, one of the original venues used during the NBA’s first season.
St. Louis Bombers vs Boston Celtics – Thursday, November 21, 1946 NBA Game Recap remains part of the historical record from the NBA’s inaugural season, capturing the early structure, scoring, and personnel of professional basketball in the 1946-1947 season.
More resources:
For more on the 1946-1947 Season visit – Pro Basketball Reference
The NBA 1946 – 1947 Season – NBAÂ
WIKI – 1946 and 1947 Season
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